In 1957, while prohibited from traveling outside the US because of his political activism, Paul Robeson performed on a choral festival in Wales run by a mineworkers union.
SmartMusic Spotlight: Varsity Performing Arts’ “Together As One”
This fall, SmartMusic is proud to team up with Varsity Performing Arts to support their “Together As One – One Nation“ initiative, which offers a fully arranged, designed, and choreographed marching band performance free of charge to any school or band director.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #81: Communication and Collaboration: What You’re Doing Wrong and How to Make it Right
Now more than ever, it’s important for us to practice collaboration and to creatively communicate in ways that are meaningful for others—especially our students.
Avoiding 9th Grade Attrition: Strategies for an Effective Transition to your High School Music Program
The transition between middle school and high school is a critical time for music students. With the growing pressure to take on more academic rigor and increased opportunities to participate in activities and groups at the high school, many students and families can feel anxious about balancing these various interests and time commitments.
Content Worksheet for Getting Students Started in SmartMusic
Introducing students to a new technology can be daunting, especially when you can’t be in the room with them to help navigate getting set up and trained.
SmartMusic Q&A with The Cadets
Founded in 1934, The Cadets are the oldest and most honored drum corps in the world. This fall, we are proud to partner with The Cadets in providing each of their members with SmartMusic subscriptions so that they can stay connected, and continue playing music in a virtual environment.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #80: Becoming Fearless and Confident
There is a new term that has become prominent in our music educator world: Zoom Fatigue. Something different happens in our minds when we’re on camera.
Quick Tips for Using SmartMusic with Zoom
Many music educators who have been thrust into a virtual setting this fall probably share the same feelings of having to reinvent class expectations and procedures for your ensemble.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #79: Upbeat Mindset in Downbeat Times
Six months ago, when the school shut down first started, I reached out to my friend Dr. Matthew Arau to join me for a series of webinars we called “Living in Tune.” Our goal for these webinars was to give people a single time—once per week—to get away from all of the stress, and to join in a group setting to refocus and rethink the way we approached our challenges.
Using SmartMusic’s Percussion/Clapping Mode for Rhythm Assessment
As teachers embark on an unprecedented back to school season—with many students lacking access to their instruments, and with the inability to rehearse as ensembles—many educators are emphasizing individual musicianship skills in their curriculum to continue musical growth in remote and hybrid settings.